Featured Events in Tempe in May, 2025 (August Updated)

Come join us at Tempe Marketplace at The District Stage for a special pre-Mother's Day Celebration! Treat yourself to a day filled with laughter, fun activities and photo ops. What you can expect: · Welcome drink upon arrival + infused water station · Get pampered with an express massage · Create your own fresh flower bouquet · Select one hands-on experience: painting your own pre-selected pottery from As You Wish (small heart or strawberry tray) or candle-making from Soap Des Jour. · Capture a professional photo at the beautiful floral wall and receive digitally on the spot · Delicious refreshments · Specialty Cocktails (to purchase) SPACE IS LIMITED: UP to 200 guests. While supplies last. RSVP by April 27th 2025. Must 21+ to attend. Processing fee is included in ticket price. Registration through Eventbrite is required to attend. No onsite tickets available. Please drink responsibly. Participants must be over the legal drinking age. Guests at Tempe Marketplace can consume alcoholic beverages purchased from participating retailers within the marked areas of the pedestrian walkway in The District during the hours of operation. Vestar and participating retailers reserve the right to refuse service and may remove any persons from the pedestrian walkway for any reason. Information Source: Tempe Marketplace | eventbrite

The 2025 Women Who Lead Summit is a dynamic event designed to empower and uplift both veteran and non-veteran women in their personal and professional lives. This year's theme is "Ignite Your Influence: Actionable Tools for Enhancing Your Leadership Presence." This Summit is designed to elevate your impact and influence. Through practical tools and actionable strategies, you’ll learn how to strengthen your leadership presence, communicate effectively, and inspire others to achieve shared goals. Whether you're leading a team, mentoring others, or looking to refine your skills, this session will equip you with the confidence and clarity to ignite your influence and make a lasting impression. Don’t just lead—lead with purpose and power! Attendees can expect a panel, vibrant discussion, an application exercise, and a keynote from Jessica Pierce the Founder and CEO of Career Connectors. ____ Tentative Summit Agenda 8:00am - Vendor Fair + Continental Breakfast 9:00am - Welcome + Ice Breaker 10:00am - Keynote + Q&A11:00am - Lunch (Vendor Fair) 12:00pm - Panel 1:00 pm - Interactive Activity 1:45pm - Influence in Action - ERG Presentation 2:00pm - Closing Session 2:30pm - Networking/Mentor Mixer *Schedule Subject to Change Information Source: First Page | eventbrite

AI Next : Transforming Business and Government Join us at Microsoft Corporation in Tempe for a one-day practical learning event designed to empower small and mid-size business owners, as well as government leaders. This engaging session will provide an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and explore practical ways to integrate AI models into your work. Discover how AI can transform your operations and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation. Event Highlights : Introduction to AI : Understand the basics and potential of AI. Practical Applications : Learn how to apply AI in your business or government agency. Networking Opportunities : Connect with peers and industry experts. Hosted by Ajay Tanikella, Global Director, Microsfot and Co-Founder, NXAVERSE Light breakfast and boxed lunches will be served for all attendees. Agenda: Introduction and Foundations 9 :00 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome and Introduction Overview of the workshop objectives and agenda. Introduction to the speakers and facilitators. Opening Talk: Future of AI and the way our world works 9 :30 AM - 10:30 AM: AI Basics and Applications Introduction to AI concepts and technologies.Overview of AI applications in government and business. 10 :30 AM - 10:45 AM: Break 10 :45 AM - 12:00 PM: AI in Government and Business Case studies of AI implementation in government agencies. Case studies of AI implementation in small to mid-size businesses. 12 :00 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break and Panel Discussion (Lunch Provided) Panel Discussion : Practical Use of AI in Government and Business -Panelists from government and industry share experiences and insights followed by Q&A session. 1 :30 PM - 2:30 PM: Identifying Business Problems and Opportunities Workshop: Identifying areas where AI can solve problems or create opportunities. Group discussion on potential AI applications. 2 :30 PM - 2:45 PM: Break 2 :45 PM - 3:00 PM: Wrap-Up and Next Steps Summary of key points. Action plan for post-workshop activities. Information Source: NXAVERSE | eventbrite

The World's Oldest, Largest, & Best Speed Dating Company, Since 2001! Are you ready to make something happen? Try the modern, civilized way to meet someone wonderful. Singles across the country know the best way to meet - our IRL speed dating events. Simple, easy, effective. Don't waste time swiping left and right hoping for love to find you, the person you're looking for may be at our event. Get a ticket and find out! Find An Event HOW IT WORKS We introduce you to at least 5 and up to 12 potential matches, all local, quality people. You'll talk to each one during 6-minute "pre-dates" - just enough time to find out if you want to talk more and see if there's a spark. Tell us which person gave you those excited butterflies in your stomach, and we do the rest! You'll love the exciting energy and friendly vibe. Trust the experts at Pre-Dating to host a wonderful evening full of excitement and brewing romance -- a fun night out in a safe environment. You'll love this very efficient and fast way to date. No pressure, no games, just a great time. We've Hosted +38,000 speed dating events! Join the thousands of people that have found their person at our events. Will you be our next success story? Our events have been featured on CNN, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, CBS, Axios, Bravo, TLC's 90 Day Finace The Single Life, Miami New Times, Tampa Bay Times, Southbend Times, Citylink Magazine, Essence, Best of Baltimore, AM New York, Chicago Tribune, WINK FM, Woman's World Magazine, and 100s more! Singles Events: https://www.pre-dating.com/singles-events.html Information Source: Pre-Dating Speed Dating and Lock & Key Events | eventbrite

The 5th annual BHL Cup MDW tourney will be be taking place May 23rd - May 25th, 2025 in Tempe, AZ at the Mullett Arena! Home to the Arizona State Sun Devils. A unique opportunity to play in a new state-of-the-art college hockey rink. Conviently located on ASU's campus and walking distance to Mill Avenue Entertainment District with restaurants, bars and shopping. Memorial Day Weekend in the Phoenix area is a great weekend for hockey, golf, hiking and hanging by the pool outdoors enjoying the Arizona weather. The Experience: 4 Guaranteed Games Games will be played on both the Mullett Arena Rink & Mountain America Community Iceplex Rink Multiple Skill Levels/Divisions Limited Edition BHL Cup Jersey ($75 value) Tournament Divisions: Division 1 - similar skill level to most “A” adult leagues. Skill level ranging from high intermediate to junior, college, pro Division 2 - similar skill level to most “B” or intermediate adult leagues. Division 3 - similar skill level to most “C” or rec adult leagues Registration Options: Team Entry - Our preferred method for registration is to have teams sign up as a full team Individual Entry - Free Agent - If you do not have a full team, you can register as a free agent and we'll do our best to accommodate you with a team Registration Deadlines & Pricing: Team Fees: Register by March 31st, 2025 - $2,700 Register by April 30th, 2025 - $2,900 *Team Fee Includes: Up to 15 Limited Edition BHL Cup Jerseys. If you need more than 15 jerseys, please order those at checkout. Additional jerseys are available at a discounted price of $60/jersey. Free Agent Fees - $210 **Free Agent Fee Includes a Limited Edition BHL Cup Jersey ($75 value) ***Must register before April 15th, 2025 in order to pick your jersey colorways and #'s . Jersey colors/preferences are assinged to teams based on the order they register. Register first, you get to pick your jersey color first. If registering after April 15th, 2025, we will use our default jersey sizing and #'s and select a jersery colorway for you. This is due to lead times with our jersey vendor. Payment Plan: Payment #1 - Deposit - This secures your team spot - $500 Payment #2 - Balance Owed Based On Final Payment Date & Pricing Deadlines * Cancellation & Refund Policy: All individual registration fees are non-refundable unless you are a free agent and we are not able to find you a team to play on, under that scenario, we will be able to issue you a refund. All team fees are non-refundable. If a team must cancel, we can only refund you your team registration fees if we are able to secure another team to fill your spot for the tournament. Rink Addresses: Mullett Arena 411 S Packard Drive Tempe, AZ 85287 Sample Weekend Itinerary: Friday, May 23rd, 2025 - Tournament games begin. Teams will play 1 or 2 games Friday. Game times TBD, but usually start after 4 PM Saturday, May 24th, 2025 - Tournament Games - teams will play 1-2 games Saturday Sunday, May 25th, 2025 - Tournament Games - Final Day - every team will play 1 game Sunday. Tournament games wrap up by 5 pm typically Monday, May 26th, 2025 - Memorial Day Holiday - Departure for most players (if choosing to stay Sunday night) *This is is subject to change Information Source: EK Sports + Entertainment | eventbrite